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Fiery Ginger Garlic Shrimp (Chinese Shrimp).

Fiery Ginger Garlic Shrimp (Chinese Shrimp)

Angela Milnes
Chinese Shrimp is a quick and tasty dish with tender shrimp in a savory, flavorful sauce. It's a perfect weeknight dinner or appetizer that brings a little bit of Chinese takeout right to your kitchen!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 57 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Ibs Large Shrimp Peeled And Deveined
  • 4 Red Thai Chili Peppers
  • 3 tablespoon Fish Sauce
  • 1 Clove Garlic
  • 1 Inch Ginger
  • 3 tablespoon All Purpose Flour
  • 3 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 2 Scallions Sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Whole Peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon Coarse Salt Or To Taste
  • Fresh Cilantro Leaves For Garnish

Instructions
 

  • Marinate peeled and deveined shrimp in fish sauce for 15-20 minutes. Set aside.
  • Coarsely grind the whole peppercorns using a mortar and pestle.
  • Drain shrimp from the marinade and coat in a mixture of flour and cornstarch, ensuring each shrimp is evenly covered.
  • Heat oil in a pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry shrimp in batches for 3 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Discard excess oil from the pan, leaving 1 tablespoon. Sauté chopped garlic and ginger until golden, about 2-3 minutes. Add red chili peppers and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Stir in scallions and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Return fried shrimp to the pan and toss with the aromatics until well coated. Remove from heat.
  • Sprinkle with ground pepper and coarse salt to taste. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.

Notes

Serve Immediately: The shrimp are best enjoyed fresh and crispy, right after cooking.
Fry in Small Batches: To ensure even cooking and maximum crispiness, avoid overcrowding the pan.
Adjust the Spice Level: Reduce or increase the number of Thai chilies based on your heat tolerance.
Fresh Ingredients: Use fresh garlic and ginger for the best aroma and flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 57kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.05gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 0.3mgSodium: 1645mgPotassium: 97mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 103IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
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